Zoom Beyond 18-21 Travel Pass to end
The Zoom Beyond 18-21 Travel Pass offering discounted bus and tram fares to 18-21 year olds in South Yorkshire will be removed in November. The final day for Zoom Beyond fare concessions will be 31 October 2023.
The changes are part of a series of measures to protect as many bus routes and services as possible across the region.
You can read South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard’s reaction to the changes here
Alternative options
Most operators such as First and Stagecoach offer cheaper fares for students - including the student single bus ticket at £1.20. Check the operator websites for more details.
Young people with a TravelMaster 18-22 Discount Card can get 15% off adult TravelMaster tickets when purchased from a Ticket Vending Machine or through the TravelMaster website. Visit the TravelMaster 18-22 Discount Card page for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Zoom Beyond 18-21 Travel Pass?
The Zoom Beyond 18-21 Travel Pass entitles pass holders to travel on buses and trams in South Yorkshire for 80p per single journey. Pass holders must live in South Yorkshire, either permanently or during term-time, to be eligible. The Zoom Beyond 18-21 Travel Pass concession is a non-statutory service funded by SYMCA.
Why is this being removed?
The funding South Yorkshire receives from Government to support locally funded bus services has reduced and is not enough to protect all services and fare incentives. Fifteen percent of the bus network has been lost since October 2022. The removal of the Zoom Beyond 18-21 Travel Pass was agreed by the Mayoral Combined Authority board meeting as part of a series of measures to protect as many routes and services as possible across the region.
When is the last date I can use my Zoom Beyond 18-21 Travel Pass?
31 October 2023.
The changes are part of a series of measures to protect as many bus routes and services as possible across the region.
You can read South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard’s reaction to the changes here
Alternative options
Most operators such as First and Stagecoach offer cheaper fares for students - including the student single bus ticket at £1.20. Check the operator websites for more details.
Young people with a TravelMaster 18-22 Discount Card can get 15% off adult TravelMaster tickets when purchased from a Ticket Vending Machine or through the TravelMaster website. Visit the TravelMaster 18-22 Discount Card page for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Zoom Beyond 18-21 Travel Pass?
The Zoom Beyond 18-21 Travel Pass entitles pass holders to travel on buses and trams in South Yorkshire for 80p per single journey. Pass holders must live in South Yorkshire, either permanently or during term-time, to be eligible. The Zoom Beyond 18-21 Travel Pass concession is a non-statutory service funded by SYMCA.
Why is this being removed?
The funding South Yorkshire receives from Government to support locally funded bus services has reduced and is not enough to protect all services and fare incentives. Fifteen percent of the bus network has been lost since October 2022. The removal of the Zoom Beyond 18-21 Travel Pass was agreed by the Mayoral Combined Authority board meeting as part of a series of measures to protect as many routes and services as possible across the region.
When is the last date I can use my Zoom Beyond 18-21 Travel Pass?
31 October 2023.
